Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact us today to explore sponsorship opportunities!
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Join Us in Making an Impact! Support small business, culture and stimulate the local economy.
IMPACT
Up to 30% increase in restaurant traffic
Thousands of attendees and strong digital reach
Title Sponsor
$30,000
FULL CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION
placement on all marketing materials
FESTIVAL DAY ON JUNE 13
Premium logo placement on main stage, step-and-repeat, and staff shirts
10’x20’ prime booth space
MC mentions every hour
12 VIP passes
Sponsored stage segment (up to 5 minutes)
RESTAURANT & SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION (JUNE 4 – 14)
Branded table tents featuring QR codes at over 25 participating restaurants
Contest/Giveaways on social media
Full page placement in ARW Guide
Inclusion in PR & post-event recap
First right of renewal for 2027
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
FESTIVAL DAY ON JUNE 13
Logo placement on main stage, step-and-repeat,
10’x10’ prime booth space
MC mentions every hour
6 VIP passes
RESTAURANT & SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION (JUNE 4 – 14)
Inclusion in table tents at over 25 participating restaurants
Contest/giveaways on social media
Full page placement in ARW Guide
Email marketing
Inclusion in event recap
Gold Sponsor
$5,000
FESTIVAL DAY ON JUNE 13
Logo placement on main stage, step-and-repeat,
10’x10’ booth space
2 MC mentions
3 VIP passes
RESTAURANT & SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION (JUNE 4 – 14)
Contest/giveaways on social media
Half page placement in ARW Guide
Email marketing
Inclusion in event recap
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
10’x10’ booth space
2 VIP passes
2 MC mentions
Logo on shared banner & social media marketing
Half page placement in the ARW Guide
Community Sponsor
$1,000
10’x10’ booth space
1 MC mention
Logo on web promotions and one community spotlight post
Quarter page placement in the ARW Guide
Social Media reels
$800
4 Social Media reels (sponsored post)
Half page placement in the ARW Guide
Branded Step and Repeat Placement
$800
Sponsored Contest/Giveaway
$500
WHAT TO EXPECT
Food & Music Festival
Special Offerings at Restaurants
Jollof Chef Competition at Festival
Chef Hosted Dinners (Taste of Africa)
Food Tours with Influencers
Digital Campaign
SPONSORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Festival Brand Activation (banners, booths, sampling)
Restaurant Table Tent Campaign (QR promotions)
Jollof Competition Sponsorship (Taste & Vote – June 13)
Influencer & Digital Campaigns
Consumer Engagement (raffles, giveaways, offers)
RESTAURANT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVATION
Turn every table into an interactive brand touchpoint.
– Branded table tents featuring QR codes that drive promotions
– Raffles, discount offers, email capture, surveys, and website traffic
Create meaningful, high-impact touchpoints with diners with the In-Restaurant Branding Package
BIG NUMBERS
10,000+ Attendees
30 Restaurants
300K+ Digital Reach
AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK – MARYLAND
Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities
Celebrate Culture. Drive Impact. Reach Community.
African Restaurant Week (ARW) is a multi-city culinary platform that highlights African cuisine while supporting local restaurants, chefs, and small businesses.
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